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Overview
Called as “the small Sapa”, Pu Luong Nature Reserve is decorated with rice terraces, tranquil villages, limestone landscape, mountains covered by primary forest and jungle. Pu Luong Nature Reserve offers a dose of pure tranquility. You won’t find itineraries in the guidebooks so explore Pu Luong Nature Reserve with a guide on this convenient package with three meals and accommodation included. You’ll see bamboo waterwheels, a bat cave, and a hidden village, go bamboo rafting (weather permitting), and more.
• Immerse yourself in the beautiful Pu Luong Nature Reserve
• Learn about the daily life of the Thai minority ethnic group
• See beautiful Kho Muong village, nestled in a valley
• Contemplate stunning landscapes from mountains, river, waterfall, cave, rice fields
• Various activities as trekking, bamboo rafting, handicraft, gastronomic
What's included
Hotel 3 star (double or twin room)
1 bottle of water per person per day
Lunch
Breakfast
English or French-speaking guides
Entrance tickets
All transports mentioned in the itinerary by private car/bus
Travel insurance
Pourboire pour guide, chauffeur
Personal expenses, drinks
What to expect
Day 1: DAY 01: HANOI - PU LUONG (L)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
10h · Admission ticket included
07h30 – 08h00: Pick up the guests from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Start the trip to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Arrival in Pu Luong Nature Reserve for lunch and check in. Free time to relax.
In the afernoon, start the trek to Kho Muong Village & Bat Cave. The trekking will start by a small alley nearby traditional Thai stilt houses until reaching beautiful viewpoints of the infinity rice terraces. Arriving from the top of the hill, you will slowly see the village of Kho Muong and understand how special this place is. After walking around the village, you will walk to the entrance of the cave. Possibility to visit the cave (depending on weather conditions).
Overnight at hotel 3 star in Pu Luong.
Day 2: DAY 02: PU LUONG - HANOI (B/L/-)
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
10h
7:00 – Early breakfast to be ready for the amazing day coming. Then check out the hotel. You will board the van to reach the starting point of the trek. On Thursday and Sunday, you will have a stop at the local Pho Doan market.
You will then be dropped at the starting point. The trek will pass through a small dirt path, passing by an isolated hamlet and through the jungle. You will arrive at the higher part of Hieu village contemplating some stunning views. While going down to reach the waterfall, you will see some local houses. Free time to enjoy the waterfall (swimming and water hiking depending on season). Time to join the local house for a Garden to Table Lunch at the homestay of ethnic minority people.
In the afernoon, board the car to reach the starting point of the afternoon trekking. You will first pass a hanging bridge over the Cham river. You will pass through Ba village and see old traditional houses.
You will admire the ingenious agriculture system of the Thai ethnic minority, the bamboo waterwheels. Specific to the Thai people, the water wheels in Pu Luong are amongst the most impressive in Vietnam. The day will end by a relaxing and tranquil bamboo boat ride. Adapted for tourism, the boat is kept in use by locals to navigate and visit other houses or to go to the fields.
14h00: Say goodbye to the fabulous Pu Luong Nature Reserve and take the bus back to Hanoi.
End of the journey!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Guide and driver will pick you at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
